Yanik Lacroix
About Yanik Lacroix
Yanik Lacroix is a Product Owner at SITA, specializing in aircraft communications and ground systems. He has over two decades of experience in software development and management, with a focus on maintaining customer relationships and delivering relevant features.
Current Role at SITA
Yanik Lacroix currently holds the position of Product Owner at SITA, a role he has occupied since 2020. In this capacity, he works in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, focusing on the aeronautical domain. His responsibilities include maintaining strong customer relationships to ensure that the features delivered are relevant and meet client needs. He collaborates with an agile team, utilizing scrum methodology to implement clear guidelines and processes.
Previous Experience at SITA
Yanik Lacroix has extensive experience at SITA, having worked there in various capacities over a span of two decades. He served as a Senior Software Developer from 2000 to 2010, followed by a role as Senior Software Developer Team Lead from 2010 to 2017. He then transitioned to Senior Lead Software Developer for 11 months in 2017 before becoming a Senior Manager of Software Development from 2018 to 2020. He also worked briefly as a Solution Designer in 2020.
Background in Software Development
Before joining SITA, Yanik Lacroix worked at Nortel Networks as a Software Developer from 1997 to 1998 and as a Radio Systems Engineer from 1998 to 2000. His early career included internships at various companies from 1994 to 1996. This diverse background laid the foundation for his expertise in software development and aeronautical systems.
Education and Certifications
Yanik Lacroix studied Computer Software Engineering at Université de Sherbrooke from 1992 to 1996. He further enhanced his professional qualifications by achieving the Certified Scrum Product Owner certification from ScrumAlliance in 2021. This education and certification reflect his commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of software and project management.
Specialization in Aeronautical Systems
Yanik Lacroix specializes in the aeronautical domain, particularly in aircraft communications and ground systems. He is responsible for the AIRCOM® ServerPlatform, which includes key components such as FlightMessenger, FlightTracker, and FlightPlanner. His role as a subject matter expert also includes training others in the field of aircraft communications.